Our Neighbors Webinar - Part 2
How might you rate your relationship with your neighbors? Do you lean toward the negative side or the positive side, thinking of the neighbor who tends to concern you?
Negative Signs:
- You or your neighbor avoid each other and no longer engage in friendly, casual greetings.
- Previous disagreements remain unresolved, leading to an undercurrent of tension or even hostility.
- Either party voices dissatisfaction or complaints about the other to different neighbors.
- Attempts to communicate are met with defensiveness or outright refusal to discuss matters.
Positive Signs:
- Both parties make an effort to initiate friendly greetings and small talk, reducing avoidance behavior.
- You find yourselves openly discussing previous disagreements with the intention to understand each other's perspectives and reach a resolution.
- The frequency of complaints has decreased, and there's a mutual effort to speak positively about each other.
- Direct, respectful communication replaces avoidance or hostility when discussing concerns or boundaries.
In thinking of the Negative Signs, Jesus recognized the reality of tension with others, whether fellow believers, brothers, sisters or anyone else.
Most have read what Jesus taught in Matthew 5:23,24, "So if you are about to place your gift on the altar and remember that someone is angry with you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. Make peace with that person, then come back and offer your gift to God" (CEV).
Whoever they are, Jesus calls us to repair things. But how do we do that? Furthermore, what if we don't want to repair things with another person, let's say in our neighborhood, who caused the problem in the first place?
Think about this: Sometimes, we all face tension with a neighbor—perhaps more often than we'd like. Will this tension result in a positive outcome, or will it end in resentment and a ruptured relationship? As we reflect on the teachings of Scripture, we're reminded to love our neighbor (Mark 12:33) and honor everyone (1 Peter 2:17). But how do we embody these principles when faced with neighbors who may seem unlovable or difficult to respect?
Join Emerson for part 2 of this webinar as he discusses the intricacies of neighborly relationships. He'll talk about how to recognize the warning signs that signal an unhealthy dynamic, navigate the process of repairing or preventing a painful rift, and ultimately cultivate a neighborhood environment characterized by cordiality, civility, and mutual appreciation.
Even if a neighbor does not respond, we can find comfort in knowing we made the effort God intended, which can take a huge weight off our shoulders.
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